MEDICINE OF THE MONTH
Firearm wounds: an overview
Vidhya
A firearm may be generally defined as an assembly of a barrel and action from which a projectile is propelled through the deflagration (rapid burning) of a propellant (gunpowder).
Medical Science
Volume 8-9, Issue 28-35, May - June 2014
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Hypohydration, commonly known as dehydration refers to a decline in body water level below normal. Sportsmen, athletes, soldiers and other occupational workers exhibit predisposition towards hypohydration due to rigorous physical activity under elevated temperature. We have investigated the effect of 2% and 4% body weight loss due to exertional heat stress induced hypohydration on cardiovascular response in Human body to contribute to the development of approaches to combat the morbidity and mortality associated with hypohydration. Six healthy military personnel performed sub-maximal exercise at 45 ˚C and 30% Relative Humidity (RH) in Human Climatic Chamber (HCC) till the desired levels of hypohydration were achieved. Cardiovascular parameters were evaluated pre and post exercise. Post 2% and 4% hypohydration, a significant difference was observed in cardiovascular and thermoregulatory responses compared to the euhydrated state (pre exercise) indicating that hypohydration has a pronounced effect on cardiovascular system and thermoregulation in Human body.
ANALYSIS
The air as harbinger of infections in critical care units
Deepa S, Abishek MU, Venkatesha D
Micro flora in air is an important source of infections in critical care units (CCU’s). Knowledge of common bacterial isolates in the environment of these CCUs & their antibiotic resistant pattern facilitates better treatment of resistant pathogens.
Medical Science, 2014, 8(28), 8-13
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MEDICAL SURVEY
A Sample Survey of Family Planning Practices among Married Couples In Lakshmipuram Population, South Chennai, India
Parameaswari PJ, Udayshankar PM, Syed Iqbal Sultan
An estimated 222 million couples in the third world countries would like to delay or stop childbearing but are not using any contraceptive method.
Medical Science, 2014, 8(28), 14-22
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ANALYSIS
Importance of serological analysis - an interpreter of identifying infecting serovar in patients with leptospirosis
Prabhu N, Natarajaseenivasan K, Joseph Pushpa Innocent D
The laboratory diagnosis of leptospirosis is often made using the microscopic agglutination test (MAT), in which live leptospiral cultures in broth is used as antigens representing >10 serogroups undergo reaction with patient serum samples to detect agglutinating antibodies.
Medical Science, 2014, 8(29), 27-31
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A clinical study of obstructive jaundice secondary to choledocholithiasis
Nageeruddin Shaik, Syed Salman Ahmed, Vamshi Krishna K, Chandramala, Sabir Ali, Satish Kumar D, Harish Reddy, Nabeel Alam Q
This is a study of 20 patients of obstructive jaundice secondary to choledocholithiasis who presented to Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Hyderabad, between 0ctober 2011 to February 2014.
Medical Science, 2014, 8(29), 32-38
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CASE REPORT
Pseudocide: A Case Report
Vijay Pal Khanagwal, Surekha Dabla, Jitender Kumar Jakhar, Pawan Mittal
Pseudocide means faking one’s own death. It is usually carried out in order to commit fraud. Some people fake their suicide, leaving a suicide note and then disappearing, moving elsewhere to start a new life.
Medical Science, 2014, 8(29), 39-44
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RESEARCH
Low Pressure Suction for Non Resolving Pneumothorax and Pyopneumothorax
Mohd Shameem, Nazish Fatima, Naveed Nazir Shah
Expansion of a collapsed lung can be accomplished rapidly by the use of a intercostal catheter attached to a suction apparatus. To evaluate the benefit of low pressure suction (LPS) in cases of non resolving pneumothorax and pyopneumothorax.
Medical Science, 2014, 8(29), 45-48
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ANALYSIS
Evaluation of incidence of skip metastasis in patients of oral squamous cell carcinoma
Priyanka Agarwal, Minal chaudhary, Alka Hande, Swati Patil, Madhuri Gawande, Puneet Agarwal
The aim of the present study was to detect the incidence of skip metastasis in sentinel lymph nodes of oral squamous cell carcinoma
Medical Science, 2014, 8(30), 53-57
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RESEARCH
Drug effects in yeast mediated by scalar waves
Ebbers JA, Meyl K
Scalar waves (Tesla waves) represent a special class of longitudinal waves in electromagnetics according to the wave equation. The extension of Maxwell`s field equations by the term of scalar waves is stringent since the experimental proof of magnetic monopoles (Morris, 2009).
Medical Science, 2014, 8(30), 58-62
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CASE STUDY
Concomitant use of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor ACEI and angiotensin receptor blocker ARB in medication therapy of a co-morbid patient in a tertiary health care facility
Aisha khan, Iqra farooq, Meena Mairaj, Atta Abbas
A stroke is the sudden death of brain cells due to improper blood supply. The result is injury and subsequently death of neurons resulting in abnormal brain function
Medical Science, 2014, 8(31), 67-70
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RESEARCH
The effect of acute exertional heat stress and heat acclimation on cardiovascular responses and stability in Human
Laxmi Prabha Singh, Medha Kapoor, Amir Chand Bajaj, Abhishek Bhardwaj, Rajender K Guta, Thiruthara P Baburaj, Shashi Bala Singh
We have investigated the effect of acute exertional heat stress on cardiovascular function and the impact of heat acclimation in minimizing the cardiovascular strain imposed upon acute exertional heat stress
Medical Science, 2014, 8(31), 71-76
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The impact of exertional heat stress induced hypohydration on Human cardiovascular function
Medha Kapoor, Laxmi Prabha Singh, Amir Chand Bajaj, Abhishek Bhardawaj, Pooja Chaudhary, Rajinder Kumar Gupta, Thituthara P Baburaj, Shashi Bala Singh
Moderate hypohydration up to 4% drastically influences the cardiovascular function in Human body. These changes become more pronounced with an increase in the intensity of hypohydration rising to prominance upon 4% hypohydration as compared to 2% hypohydration.
Medical Science, 2014, 8(31), 77-82
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MEDICINE OF THE MONTH
Skip metastasis: An Overview
Vidhya
Clinically detectable metastatic disease at initial diagnosis is the most consistent adverse prognostic factor in osteosarcoma. Skip metastasis is rare in high-grade osteosarcoma and indicates a very poor prognosis.
Medical Science, 2014, 9(32), 7
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PERSPECTIVE
Yoga and health: a perspective
Gusti Ngurah Sudiana I
Talking about Yoga and health is something that is much related. In Yoga, the resulting healths are of two kind’s physical and mental health. Physical health is related with asanas and mental health related with mind control.
Medical Science, 2014, 9(32), 8-17
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RESEARCH
Bicanalicular Intubation for Traumatic Unicanalicular Laceration
Prabhakar SK, Rohit rao S, Prardhana reddy
The patency of the lacrimal excretory apparatus is essential for the proper drainage of the tears without causing spillover of the tears onto the cheeks. Any breech in the continuity of the drainage system results in epiphora leading to stasis and infection.
Medical Science, 2014, 9(32), 18-23
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CASE REPORT
Oligodendroglioma in 40 years old male – A case report
Rahul Goyal, Gunvanti Rathod, Rippalkumar Bhimani, Bhumika Gharia
Oligodendrogliomas are quite rare among the brain tumors as a group. Oligodendrogliomas may occur at any age, but the initial diagnosis has two incidence peaks: 6–12 years and 35–44 years.
Medical Science, 2014, 9(33), 28-31
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CLINICAL STUDY
The Anti-plaque Effect of Miswak and Myrrh Mouthwashes versus Chlorhexidine in the Treatment of Chronic Gingivitis; A Comparative Clinical Trial
Ghada Bassiouny, Hala Al Barrak
In the present study the effect of Myrrh and Miswak mouthwashes (MWs) on plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation were compared with chlorhexidine gluconate MW 0.2%.
Medical Science, 2014, 9(33), 32-37
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PERSPECTIVES
Growth Factors in Periodontics
Shahabe Saquib A, Amit chavan, Priyanka N, Sagar Joshi
Periodontal disease activity results in destruction of periodontal tissues. The principal objective of periodontal therapy is the morphological and functional reconstruction of lost periodontal supporting structure.
Medical Science, 2014, 9(34), 42-46
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CASE REPORT
Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta in 35 years old male – A rare case report
Rushabh Patel, Gunvanti Rathod, Sachin Aggarwal, Vasundhara Bhruguvanshi
Pityriasis lichenoides (PC) is a papulo-squamous disorder of unknown etiology with acute and chronic presentation. Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA) is the acute form of the disease.
Medical Science, 2014, 9(34), 47-50
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SPECIAL FOCUS
Decompressive Craniectomy (DC) - Views and reviews
Upadhyay PK, Bodh N
Kjellberg’s and Prieto’s wrote their most influential publication in 1971, which not only resurrected decompressive craniectomy (DC) but also challenged the field to validate or refute its utility in management of cerebral edema (Whitefield et al. 2001).
Medical Science, 2014, 9(35), 55-58
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Views and reviews about Surgery for traumatic intracerebral hematomas
Pankaj Upadhyay, Misra H
Traumatic intracerebral hematomas (ICH) are defined as hematomas 2 cm or greater in size not in contact with the surface of the brain.
Medical Science, 2014, 9(35), 59-69
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Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI) or (Diffuse Impact injury (DII) - Views and reviews
Upadhyay PK, Ankit Sharma
Traumatic intracerebral hematomas (ICH) are defined as hematomas 2 cm or greater in size not in contact with the surface of the brain.
Medical Science, 2014, 9(35), 70-73
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Dysautonomia: Views and reviews
Upadhyay PK, Murli
Dysautonomia may accompany DAI. Although DAI occurs only in TBI, Dysautonomia may occur in both traumatic conditions as well as less commonly in non traumatic conditions
Medical Science, 2014, 9(35), 74-75
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